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Weekly AI-free session on business, cybersecurity, open-source and motorcycle culture.
RecurringTwo-week intensive on cybersecurity, cloud and AI. Alin leads modules on OS hardening, privacy, and open-source infrastructure.
Provisional · confirm via feed9th edition of NASA's global 48-hour hackathon. Open-source solutions for life on Earth and in space.
Provisional · confirm via feed48-hour cybersecurity challenge — CTF, incident response, and defensive operations. Alin opens with the keynote and mentors teams.
Provisional · confirm via feedKeynotes, panels, training sessions, workshops, conference talks, podcast appearances. Topics I gravitate to:
I accept invites across the EU, prefer on-site where feasible, and also record remote/virtual sessions. Honoraria and travel handled case-by-case — NGOs, universities and student events receive preferential terms.
Previously spoken, organised or trained at
NASA Space Apps Challenge (5 editions, Linköping & Craiova) · TEDx Craiova · BNE Craiova · JCI Romania & JCI Craiova · Mjärdevi Science Park (Linköping) · Heineken Romania (tech lead) · AIESEC Romania · Dale Carnegie Train-the-Trainers · CHENIST Academy (weekly) · Romanian national TV, radio and print as a subject-matter expert.